Grants For Repairs, Equipment, And Costs Available For Small Community Groups In Kildare

Monday, 27 January 2025 10:54

By Martin Osborne

Priority will be given to projects that support disadvantaged communities or socially excluded groups, such as community centres, parish halls, and family resource centres.

Small community groups can now apply for funding to make improvements to their facilities and buy equipment for community use.

The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) offers €233,001 across two funding categories.

Over €198,096 is available for repairs, facility upgrades, energy efficiency projects, and equipment purchases (like tables, chairs, laptops, and training tools).

Groups can apply for up to €10,000.

Up to €34,905 is set aside to cover expenses such as heating, rent, insurance, and website maintenance, with a maximum of €1,000 per application.

Priority will be given to projects that support disadvantaged communities or socially excluded groups, such as community centres, parish halls, and family resource centres.

The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm, Friday, 28th February 2025.

Eligible organisations can apply for both funding types:

https://kildarecoco.submit.com//show/282

https://kildarecoco.submit.com//show/284

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